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A Tanzanian student on Samay Raina’s India’s Got Talent claimed he receives an Indian government stipend while studying in India. Foreign students, including those from Tanzania, can receive financial support through ICCR scholarships like the India-Africa Maitri Scholarship Scheme.

A Tanzanian student recently appeared on comedian Samay Raina’s popular YouTube show , where he spoke about his experience of studying in India. During the interaction, the student said that the Indian government provides him with a stipend once a month or once every three months, which he uses to cover expenses such as rent and electricity while studying in India. His remarks have drawn attention to the scholarship and funding programmes through which students from developing countries can pursue higher education in India with financial assistance.

For Tanzanian students, one of the key routes is the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) scholarship programme, including the India-Africa Maitri Scholarship Scheme. The scholarships are fully funded by the Government of India and enable eligible Tanzanian students to pursue undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma and PhD programmes at accredited Indian universities and institutions.

Which Scheme Could Provide The Student With A Stipend?

The India-Africa Maitri Scholarship Scheme is administered by ICCR, an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of External Affairs. The scheme is intended for students from African countries and supports higher education in India across disciplines such as engineering, science, humanities, arts, commerce and cultural studies.